Inclined body positioning and support system

Abstract

An inclined body positioning and support system is presented comprising an internal foundational wedged support encased in a chamber, an internal ventilation / comfort material encased in a chamber, first and second internal elongated positioning and support chambers each encasing a fill material, and an external cover. The foundational wedge chamber encases a respective first and second wedge plateau overlapped by the respective first and second elongated support material chamber to form a respective first and second transitional.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 643,334 filed May 6, 2012.NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT AND TRADE DRESS[0002]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. This patent document may show and / or describe matter which is or may become trade dress of the owner. The copyright and trade dress owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by any one of the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright and trade dress rights whatsoever.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]This invention relates generally to body support and in particular, to an inclined body positioning and support system.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Many medical afflictions hinder an individuals ability to successfully enjoy a painless, restful sleep. In some cases, body positioning and support combine...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]Each chamber is instrumental to providing support to assist persons with an affliction such as back pain, degenerative muscular conditions, reflux, pregnancy and other conditions which impact the ability of an individual to achieve a comfortable sleeping position in a back or side lying position.

[0011]The foundational wedge elevates an individual's head and or upper body. The ventilation / comfort material enhances air flow between the body and the foundational wedge and offers a softer transition from the firmer foundational wedge.

[0012]The first and second elongated support chambers offer side to side and front to back support for the lower extremities of the body. In a side lying position the elongated support chambers offer support between the legs and knees while also offering support to the lower back and the Gluteus Medius. In a back lying position the elongated support chambers can act as a lumbar support or can facilitate leg elevation.

[0013]Another advantage of the inclined body positioning and support system is that the system offers an integrated elevated positioning and sleeping system utilizing the wedge and elongated chambers.

[0014]Yet another advantage is that unlike known wedges the present invention includes an integral ventilation material which reduces sweating, and it comprises a softer transition from the elongated chambers to the wedge. This is important because in many circumstances persons with limited range of motion tend to remain in one position, with resultant numbness.

[0016]Still another advantage is that elevation and full body support is delivered in a singular unified sleep and positioning system.

Problems solved by technology

Many medical afflictions hinder an individuals ability to successfully enjoy a painless, restful sleep.

However, the pillows may shift position and / or be difficult to properly place, particularly by an individual experiencing pain on movement.

Persons with limited mobility mobility limiting conditions, or conditions which are relieved by elevation may not have the coordination and / or strength or may be experiencing too much pain to manipulate multiple pillows to achieve the desired positioning.

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